How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?

Nigeria has 16 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 16 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.

What are the main public holidays in Nigeria?

The main events in Nigeria include Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Children's Day, Democracy Day, Id el Fitr.

The next upcoming holiday in Nigeria is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Yes, this page provides the complete Nigeria 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.

Collective leave dates in Nigeria for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.

16 events

Boxing Day

Monday, Mon, Dec 28

Public Holiday

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Children's Day

Wednesday, Wed, May 27

Public Holiday

Democracy Day

Friday, Fri, Jun 12

Public Holiday

Id el Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Nigeria has 16 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.

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How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?: Nigeria has 16 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 16 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
What are the main public holidays in Nigeria?: The main events in Nigeria include Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Children's Day, Democracy Day, Id el Fitr.
When is the next holiday in Nigeria?: The next upcoming holiday in Nigeria is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Is there a complete national calendar for Nigeria 2026?: Yes, this page provides the complete Nigeria 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.
When are the collective leave days in Nigeria for 2026?: Collective leave dates in Nigeria for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.

Holiday data for Nigeria is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.